About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 136
Avnet teams with IBM to take data analytics to APAC partners
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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planning
Tech distributor Avnet is working with IBM business partners to further its data analytics solutions across the Asia Pacific region.
FalconStor joins iCITA ecosystem, expands distribution across ANZ
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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storage
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iaas
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storage management
Software-defined solutions provider FalconStor has expanded its distribution across Australia and New Zealand and joined the iCITA ecosystem.
Kiwi-based Plexure scores IoT partnership with digital energy provider Current
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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iot
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ge
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plexure
Kiwi-based CRM provider Plexure has snapped up a partnership with Current, GE's startup digital energy company.
IT networks displaying slower signs of ageing as new technology creeps in
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
New research from Dimension Data has revealed that IT networks are getting younger as organisations adopt new technologies.
Tata Communications to resell SwiftStack storage through data centers
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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storage
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cloud storage
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swiftstack
SwiftStack has signed on Tata Communications, Vizrt, Avere and Mirantis as reseller partners for its object storage and asset management.
Remote workforce grows more app-savvy, but email & phone remain kings
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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mobility
'Surprising' findings have been revealed about mobile workforces and the tools they prefer to use, and the results differ between generations.
Rubicon Red switches on dual status as Oracle Cloud partner and customer
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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oracle
Australian-based cloud provider Rubicon Red is now becoming an Oracle PCS and SOACS customer - while being part of Oracle's PartnerNetwork.
India is catching up in the global tech market, Gartner finds
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
India catching up to global tech markets with a 150% increase in foreign direct investment, according to Gartner.
Kaspersky Lab says 'stay fearless and don't pay the ransom!'
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Paying ransomware doesn't ensure getting encrypted files back, warns Kaspersky Lab. 20% of victims do not retrieve data.
Optus opens $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre for 'truly global cyber view'
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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optus
Optus Business has opened the doors to its new $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre (ASOC), attracting managed security services providers.
Aussie businesses are ignoring VR and AI, but the biggest surprise? They're ignoring mobile too
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mobile apps
Only 7% of businesses are actively onboarding AI or VR technology, with 93% not using it at all, according to a survey by Squiz.
NTT Communications opens gateway into Asia Pacific with new undersea network cable
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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ntt communications
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undersea cables
NTT Communications' Asia Pacific Gateway was launched last week, bringing together Asian countries through a high-bandwidth optical submarine cable.
NEXTDC brings AWS Direct Connect on board M1 Melbourne data center
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
NEXTDC M1 Melbourne is now the first data center outside Sydney & the third in Australia to feature a direct point of presence for AWS Direct Connect.
CSC celebrates opening of Sydney Innovation Center hub
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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csc
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banking
CSC has now officially opened its Sydney Innovation Center, situated in its regional headquarters at Macquarie Park.
BANNED: NZ telcos to blacklist Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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samsung
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tcf
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samsung note
The New Zealand Telecommunications Industry has now blacklisted the Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks, starting from November 18.
HubOne signs on as first integrator to Verizon's Asia Pacific Partnership Program
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Verizon's Asia Pacific Partnership Program has now signed up one of the world's first cloud integrators and document management providers, HubOne.
New Google Sites rollout starts next week: Here's what you need to know
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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google
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google drive
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g suite
Google G Suite customers will see the new rollout of Google Sites from November 9, with Rapid Release track customers getting the new features first.
Agility CIS establishes new Brisbane base to extend MSP services throughout Australasia
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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software
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managed services
Agility CIS, an Australasian-based Managed Services Provider, will now offer expanded back office processes to businesses in the utilities market.
SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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healthtech
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sonicwall
Cybersecurity provider SonicWall is about to become its own independent company, following the restructure of Dell Software Group.
IN PICS: Huawei Asia Pacific Innovation Day 2016
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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iot
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huawei
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travel
Huawei Asia Pacific Innovation day is in full swing in Sydney, Australia today, bringing together 150 industry experts, scientists & technologists.